Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that 4K Ultra is the only setting that pushes this combo below a playable threshold. The measured FPS indicates a system that is well-balanced for a fast-paced FPS, though the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's overall rank suggest that high refresh rate 1080p is the sweet spot.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows a clear preference for 1920x1080, where average FPS ranges from 102 at Ultra to 219 at Low. At 2560x1440, the average FPS is still strong, ranging from 75 at Ultra to 160 at Low, but at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 48 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1436 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 39% of all tested systems. This indicates a competitive mid-range standing, capable of handling the game well but not at the extreme high-end of performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The performance drop from 1080p Low (219 FPS) to 4K Low (104 FPS) is a 52% reduction, while the drop from 1080p Ultra (102 FPS) to 4K Ultra (48 FPS) is a 53% reduction, showing the scaling is heavily dependent on resolution, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 160 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 75 FPS. This represents a 53% performance decrease when moving from Low to Ultra, giving players a significant range of options to balance visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its closest rival in terms of raw benchmark score?

A: The nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, which has an average score of 2910, just 0.1% behind the RTX 4060 Ti's score of 2913. The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB is also very close, with a score of 2907, a 0.2% difference.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The data provides minimum FPS only for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 132 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 97 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 62 FPS. These figures show that even at the lowest recorded frame rates, the game remains fluid.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the ideal balance of visual fidelity and performance for this AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combo is the High preset. At 1920x1080, this preset achieves an average of 136 FPS, which is excellent for a competitive FPS. While the Low preset at 1080p yields a much higher average of 219 FPS, the High preset offers a substantial visual upgrade for a 38% reduction in frame rate, a trade-off most players will find worthwhile.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset remains the recommended choice, delivering an average of 99 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a good experience for players with higher-resolution monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a slight boost to 114 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often significant in modern FPS titles, making High the better value for the performance cost.

The Ultra preset is only advisable for players with 1080p displays who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages an average of 102 FPS, which is playable. However, the drop from High to Ultra at 1440p (99 to 75 FPS) and at 4K (64 to 48 FPS) is substantial, suggesting the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load that this GPU struggles to maintain at higher resolutions.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, offering an average of 104 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 74 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced games but is not ideal for the fast action of an FPS. The High preset at 4K dips to 64 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a system that is progressively more GPU-limited as resolution increases. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 219 at 1080p to 160 at 1440p, a 27% decrease, and then to 104 at 4K, a further 35% decrease. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At the High preset, the average FPS goes from 136 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 64 at 4K (a 35% drop). The relative consistency of these percentage drops—approximately 27% from 1080p to 1440p and 35% from 1440p to 4K—suggests that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's demands at all resolutions, and the bottleneck is purely the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

This analysis is supported by the CPU's strong benchmark scores. The Ryzen 7 7700 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a Passmark multithread score of 34470, indicating it has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is particularly telling, as it represents a 53% drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 102 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific hardware pairing ranks 1436 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the top 38.7% of all systems tested, a respectable position that indicates a strong mid-range performer. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 7700's capable 8-core, 16-thread architecture and the RTX 4060 Ti's mid-range rasterization performance.

The CPU alone sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tested, showing that it is a high-end processor by global standards. Its average benchmark score of 40081 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scoring 40048 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 221E scoring 40144 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scoring 40246 (0.4% higher). This tight grouping shows the 7700 is well-positioned among its peers.

The GPU, however, only reaches the 19th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2913. Its nearest rival, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, scores 2910, a negligible 0.1% difference)Skip. This disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile explains why the combo ranks in the top 39% rather than higher—the GPU is holding the system back from reaching its full potential in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB plays the decisive role in determining the playable settings for Lockdown Protocol. With a boost clock of 2535 MHz and 4352 shading units, the GPU provides a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus (288.0 GB/s bandwidth) becomes a limiting factor at 4K resolution.

The VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for the Ultra preset. The data shows that 1080p Ultra averages 102 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 75 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 48 FPS. This scaling suggests that the texture and geometry demands of the Ultra preset at higher resolutions may be exceeding the 8 GB frame buffer, causing the GPU to rely on slower memory transfers. The 16 GB version of the same card (a 0.2% rival) might handle these scenarios better, but the 8 GB model shows clear signs of strain at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 22.06 TFLOPS for FP32, is sufficient for the game's high preset at 1440p, as evidenced by the 99 FPS average. The 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores provide support for advanced rendering features, though the measured data does not specifically isolate ray tracing performance. The 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU make it an efficient option for most systems, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 219 FPS. This is the highest performance point in the entire dataset, indicating the system is heavily CPU-bound at this setting, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.
• Medium: Average 155 FPS, with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. This provides a wide, stable frame rate window.
• High: Average 136 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a balance of quality and speed, offering a 38% reduction in FPS compared to Low but with significantly better visuals.
• Ultra: Average 102 FPS. This remains fluid for most players, but the gap between High and Ultra is 25%, making Ultra a less efficient choice for competitive play.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 160 FPS. This is a 27% drop from the 1080p Low result, showing the increased pixel count is starting to tax the GPU.
• Medium: Average 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. The minimum stays above 90 FPS, ensuring consistent smoothness.
• High: Average 99 FPS. This is just below the 100 FPS mark, which is a common target for high refresh rate 1440p monitors.
• Ultra: Average 75 FPS. This is a 34% drop from the High preset, making Ultra a less attractive option at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 104 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains a high refresh rate experience, showing the GPU can handle 4K when settings are reduced.
• Medium: Average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. The minimum is on the edge of playability for fast-paced action.
• High: Average 64 FPS. This is playable but begins to show the GPU's limits at this resolution.
• Ultra: Average 48 FPS. This is the worst-performing configuration in the dataset, reinforcing that 4K Ultra is not viable for this combo.